CEEW
Location
Delhi | India
Job description
Desirable Outcomes (first year)
Lead the team to accelerate adoption of distributed RE in atleast one state and support in other states.
Conceptualise and execute atleast one innovative idea to scale up the adoption of DRE in the priority state
Take up atleast one institutional responsibility or actively work on one institutional initiative
Primary responsibilities
Conduct regular reviews, monitor and analyse day-to-day regulatory and policy changes in the renewable energy markets, especially on grid-connected distributed renewable energy (DRE) at the state, national and international level
Conceptualise and implement new research methods, innovative ideas on market solutions, policy interventions and market design that can support the scale of DRE technologies
Identify distributed renewable energy deployment issues and opportunities from the state s perspective to co-conceptualise and execute research that can aid policy, regulatory and market related changes
Develop go to market strategies for innovative business models and establish partnerships with private sector to implement ideas on ground
Assist in executing the implementation of solar policy in the priority state for the team
Conduct various types of analyses using advanced data analytics tools to further the research and programme objectives
Develop trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, especially with discoms, regulators, state nodal agencies, developers and other research organisations to understand the challenges and opportunities in the DRE sector
Share knowledge and findings on various internal and external platforms based on the research and implementation efforts through presentations, memos, short reports, opinion pieces, videos, etc with support from CEEW s Outreach team
Write high-quality research reports and publish in leading peer reviewed journals
Programme Assistance
Lead project implementation by contributing towards preparing detailed activity plans and timelines, resource planning, stakeholder management, and donor engagement.
Lead team s outreach efforts including organising webinars/physical events, representing CEEW in industry events, and writing op-eds, briefs and reports.
Write memos, briefs and issue notes which could be circulated among senior Government officials and other internal and external stakeholders
Building stronger ties with government, industry and institutional partners
Selection Criteria
Qualification
Masters degree with a specialisation in renewable energy technologies, economics, public policy or related field
Sound understanding of India s energy markets (specifically grid-connected DRE markets) and policy and regulatory environment
Strong research background with an adequate understanding of research methods and quantitative skills
Work experience
At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the field of research, policy/industry engagement and project management in the area of electricity policy, electricity distribution, and renewable energy
Prior experience of writing white papers, articles, policy briefs and research reports
Strong track record of team and project management including timely delivery of outputs
Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement at state-level and experience of working with public and private institutions within and outside India
Key skills
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Proficiency in MS-Excel is a must. Understanding of STATA/R/Python and other data visualisation tools would be an added advantage
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to summarise and communicate the insights/findings in written and oral formats
Proficiency in Hindi and English language
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